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R727 NEL

1998 Ford Transit

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,408 mi
Last recorded54,408 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Ford Transit118,553 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 NEL
MakeFord
ModelTransit
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Mar 2016 54,408 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel tank insecure fuel tank surport straps corroded (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger holed (5.2.6)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Entrance/exit step insecure step surport holed (6.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outriger holed (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 53,535 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 52,607 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2011 49,933 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 49,933 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 47,284 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 45,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 43,335 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,842 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 38,937 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Transit?

Based on 16,371,688 MOT tests across 1,454,648 vehicles.

68.7%
Pass Rate
7,998
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
1,454,648
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 551,926
Brake pipe excessively corroded 469,823
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 469,369
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 418,048
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 414,266
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R727 NEL is a 1998 Ford Transit in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1998 Ford Transit models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,553 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Transit fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 551,926 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R727 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Transit typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 28 years old, this Ford Transit is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R727 NEL registered?

R727 NEL is a 1998 Ford Transit, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R727 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 NEL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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